Karson Smith Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Started as an intern during Summer 2024. - Draft initial versions of bios and briefing notes for high-level meetings, with a focus on supporting the Ambassador.- Assist in organizing and executing a busy schedule of events as outlined by the Head of Mission (HOM).- Conduct research on political developments, including polling and fundraising, to inform and enhance reporting efforts.- Support the implementation of the HOM’s congressional engagement plan by preparing briefing documents on newly elected or repositioned members of Congress.- Draft cables and other communications to be sent back to the Australian Parliament, ensuring timely and accurate information sharing.

"Puck," showcases brief moments of history from the minority, non-colonialist perspective all while incorporating the beauty of different cultures and diverse characters. With the absence of diverse narratives, I created Puck to give a platform to the missing perspectives and express my own thoughts. In the span of a year, I gained over 200,000 readers from multiple core identifiers who enjoy learning from the content I published and my individual thoughts. The following held great importance to me because it meant that not only was I educating and amplifying others but I was also able to be non-complacent while actively adding to the discourse of progression.

Houston, Texas, United States

Partnered with local homeless shelters and with communal organizations to collect supplies and package them for the homeless population of Houston.

- Schedule and organize meetings for the Electoral Board, including sending invitations, preparing agendas, and coordinating logistics.- Record and maintain accurate minutes of meetings, ensuring all decisions and action items are clearly documented.- Serve as the primary point of contact for communication between the Electoral Board and NEA Student Chapters, responding to inquiries and distributing relevant information.- Assist in organizing and overseeing elections, including the preparation of ballots, managing nominations, and ensuring adherence to electoral guidelines.- Maintain and update the records of all electoral activities, including candidate information, voting results, and related documentation.- Ensure compliance with electoral procedures and guidelines, providing support to candidates and voters throughout the election process.- Coordinate the publication and dissemination of election results, ensuring transparency and timely communication to all stakeholders.- Provide administrative support to the Electoral Board members as needed, including preparing reports and maintaining files.

The Director for the Mid-Atlantic Region served as the primary liaison between the College Democrats of America (CDA) national organization and the college chapters within the Mid-Atlantic region. This role was responsible for coordinating regional activities, supporting chapter development, and facilitating communication between state and national leadership.Key Responsibilities:Regional Leadership & Coordination:Acted as the main point of contact for College Democrats chapters and state federations in the Mid-Atlantic region.Implemented strategies to strengthen and expand the network of College Democrats chapters.Facilitated communication between state federations, chapters, and CDA national leadership.Event Planning & Execution:Organized regional events, including conferences, workshops, and training sessions.Collaborated with state and chapter leaders on voter registration drives and GOTV efforts.Chapter Support & Development:Provided guidance and support to existing college chapters to enhance their activities.Assisted in establishing new College Democrats chapters across the region.Offered training and mentorship to chapter leaders.Campaign & Political Engagement:Coordinated student involvement in local, state, and national Democratic campaigns.Promoted participation in policy advocacy and legislative initiatives.Communication & Outreach:Maintained regular communication with state federation leaders and the CDA national team.Developed regional newsletters and social media content to keep members informed.

Houston, Texas, United States

Analyzed Judge Hoyt’s book “A Legal Lynching,” a report documenting constitutional violations in the criminal system suffered by African Americans, which is now a part of Judge Hoyt’s legacy portfolio.

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Organized speeches and death penalty case briefings of Judge Jones, and attended intern speeches and federal courtroom proceedings. Wrote in-depth summaries over several cases trialed by Judge Edith Hollan Jones. Organized and selected clerks for 2024-2025 clerkships.

Houston, Texas, United States

Co-wrote and edited the monthly newsletter. Research statistics and figures before every board meeting. Helped plan protests, voters registration drives, and other community activism efforts. Assisted in the 2019 Houston Climate Strike.

Annapolis, Md

Internship under Maya Rockeymoore Cummings. Participated as a guest on the MD Dems State Podcast.

International Affairs And Economics Double Major, Spanish Minor, 3.89

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Student Diversity Committee Chair, Vice President of International Club, Senior Speaker for TED-ED CLUB, First.

Ballet

Activities and Societies: - The Boni's Nutcracker (11 Years) - Accepted into Joffrey Ballet School's New York City Pre-Professional Ballet.

Genocide And Human Rights, 11Th

Students in this course study several of the major genocides of the 20th century (Armenian, the Holocaust, Cambodian, and Rwandan).

Education record

Activities and Societies: Performed in Tamas’ ensemble for the Unbuntu Showcase